Best Schools in 50597, IA
50597, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,728 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in 50597 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 50597, IA
The top high schools in 50597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emmetsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
2. Algona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
3. West Bend-mallard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in 50597, IA
The top middle schools in 50597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Algona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Emmetsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
3. West Bend-mallard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 50597, IA
The top elementary schools in 50597, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmetsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 300 Students
2. Lucia Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 184 Students
3. West Bend-mallard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students
4. Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 272 Students
5. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 50597, IA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
50597, IA has a total population of 1,288 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 50597, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 50597, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 50597, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 50597, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 50597, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 50597, IA
How many schools are in 50597, IA?
50597, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,728 students in total.
How do schools in 50597 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 50597 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in 50597 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 50597?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations